A Group Discussion at a B-School can be defined as a formal discussion involving 10 to 12 participants in a group. They are given a topic. After some time, during which they collect their thoughts, the group is asked to discuss the topic for 20 to 25 minutes. B-Schools use the Group Discussion process to assess a candidate's personality traits.

Here are some of the most important personality traits that a candidate should possess to do well at a Group Discussion:

1. Team Player
B-Schools lay great emphasis on this parameter because it is essential for managers to be team players. The reason: Managers always work in teams.
At the beginning of his career, a manager works as a team member. And, later, as a team leader. Management aspirants who lack team skills cannot be good managers.

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2. Reasoning AbilityReasoning ability plays an important role while expressing your opinions or ideas at a Group Discussion. For example, an opinion like "Reduction in IIMs' fees will affect quality" can be better stated by demonstrating your reasoning ability and completing the missing links between fees and quality as: Reduction in IIMs' fees will result in less funds being invested on study material, student exchange programmes, research, student development activities, etc. Moreover, it costs money to attract good faculty, create good infrastructure and upgrade technology. With reduction in fees, less money will be available to perform these ,activities which will lead to deterioration in the quality of IIMs. Click to Discuss/ask queries about Group Discussion(GD)

3. Leadership
There are three types of situations that can arise in a Group Discussion:

A Group Discussion where participants are unable to establish a proper rapport and do not speak much. A Group Discussion where participants get emotionally charged and the Group Discussion gets chaotic. A Group Discussion where participants discuss the topic assertively by touching on all its nuances and try to reach the objective. Here, a leader would be someone who facilitates the third situation at a Group Discussion. A leader would have the following qualities:

S/he shows direction to the group whenever group moves away from the topic. S/he coordinates the effort of the different team members in the Group Discussion. S/he contributes to the Group Discussion at regular intervals with valuable insights. S/he also inspires and motivates team members to express their views. Caution: Being a mere coordinator in a Group Discussion does not help, because it is a secondary role. Contribute to the Group Discussion with your ideas and opinions, but also try and steer the conversation towards a goal. Click to Discuss/ask queries about Group Discussion(GD)

4. FlexibilityYou must be open to other ideas as well as to the evaluation of your ideas: That is what flexibility is all about. But first, remember: Never ever start your Group Discussion with a stand or a conclusion. Say the topic of a Group Discussion is, 'Should India go to war with Pakistan?' Some participants tend to get emotionally attached to the topic and take a stand either in favour or against the topic, ie 'Yes, India should', or, 'No, India should not'. By taking a stand, you have already given your decision without discussing the topic at hand or listening to the views of your team members. Also, if you encounter an opposition with a very strong point at the 11th hour, you end up in a typical catch-22 situation:

If you change your stand, you are seen as a fickle-minded or a whimsical person. If you do not change your stand, you are seen as an inflexible, stubborn and obstinate person. Click to Discuss/ask queries about Group Discussion(GD)

5. Assertiveness
You must put forth your point to the group in a very emphatic, positive and confident manner. Participants often confuse assertiveness with aggressiveness. Aggressiveness is all about forcing...

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This work MAT 222 Week 5 Discussion Questions 1 Relations and Functions contains solutions on the following tasks: Find your two equations in the list below based on the last letter of your last name. There are many ways to go about solving math problems. For this assignment you will be required to do some work that will not be included in the discussion. First, you need to graph your functions so you can clearly describe the graphs in yourdiscussion. Your graph itself is not required in your post, although the discussion of the graph is required. Make sure you have at least five points for each equation to graph. Show all math work for finding the points. Specifically mention any key points on the graphs, including intercepts, vertex, or start/end points. (Points with decimal values need not be listed, as they might be found in a square root function. Stick to integer value points.) Discuss the general shape and location of each of your graphs. State the domain and range for each of your equations. Write them in interval notation. State whether each of the equations is a function or not giving your reasons for the answer. Select one of your graphs and assume it has been shifted three units upward and four units to the left. Discuss how this transformation affects the equation by rewriting the equation to incorporate those numbers. Incorporate the following five math vocabulary words into your...

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Introduction
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Types Of GroupDiscussion
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Importance Of GroupDiscussion
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Purpose of GroupDiscussion
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GroupDiscussion Process
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Ethics Of GroupDiscussion
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Role Of Candidates
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What Is Leadership InGroupDiscussion
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Principles Of GroupDiscussion
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How To Make GroupDiscussion Effective
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Conclusion
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References
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Introduction
GroupDiscussion is a process where exchange of ideas and opinions are debated upon. This process is mostly used for selecting candidates for admission to management schools basically for MBA. A typical GD comprises of a small group of candidates. Each group is then given a topic for discussion. The topic can be general or specific. Example: Kashmir Conflict or just a phrase saying "Where there's a will there's a way".
What is GroupDiscussion?
“Group” is a collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction, mutual influence, common feeling of camaraderie, and who work together to achieve a common set of goals....

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Group Dynamics
The study of group dynamics is strongly influenced by the field of social psychology. Social psychologists try to understand human behavior in its broader social context, in contrast to most subfields of psychology which focus on the individual. In essence, social psychologists are interested in the ways that individuals, groups, and larger social aggregates influence people behaviorally, cognitively, affectively, and physiologically. Human behavior is thus viewed as a function of the social environment. The term dynamics pertains to the scientific study of motions produced by specific forces; in the study of group dynamics the focus is on social forces operating on individuals as members of human groups.
Social processes operating in human groups may be examined at three levels of analysis: within individuals (intrapersonal), between individuals (interpersonal), and at the group level. Because social psychologists are psychologists, they tend to have an individualistic (intrapersonal) or interpersonal orientation, in contrast to the group-oriented approach of sociology. This has at times created a conceptual rift between psychologists and sociologists. As pointed out by group dynamicists have attempted to close (or at least bridge) the gap between individual- and group-level analyses.
The Nature of...

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Introduction:
Groups talk about goals in different ways, using different words. Some groups have major and minor goals or meta- and micro-goals; others divide goals into mission, purpose or goal, and objectives, while other groups talk about aims and expectations. A group is strengthened to the extent it has clear goals and all members know what their roles are in helping to achieve them (Dimock and Kass, 2008, p.62-63). My placement is currently in the Mental Health field and as mental health workers we have groups that are organized to promote to mental health of all and to support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
The first group observed for this assignment is an interdisciplinary group within my clinical setting comprising of a psychiatrist, social worker, mental health case manager and a patient. This interdisciplinary team works together to enhance relationships with the patient and improve collaboration among health care providers. The plan for recovery of patients is coordinated by all members of the team as each member can bring a level of expertise the other member cannot. This team was chosen because many people living with mental illness require the aid from more than one professional. Many of these patients require housing, employment, social assistance, counselling and...

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This essay provides definitions of community groups and examples of these with an analysis of their purpose and structure. Followed by group dynamics theory and the significance of communication within groups. The role of the community worker within groups and how the worker could manage difficult situations are also analysed.
There are various definitions for groups I have included one; “To put it simply they are units composed of two or more persons who come into contact for a purpose and who consider the contact meaningful.” Theodore M. Mills (1967: 2) Groups can be formed to serve various purposes types of groups include self help, welfare, representative, minority, action (or pressure), liaison, voluntary organisations and social groups. In addition to the various purposes of groups they can also vary in their structure as they can have open or closed membership, be formal or informal, task or process orientated, regular or ad hoc and form for varying durations. The first example of a group is a youth sports team. The type of group would be an activity group and the structure is informal. The membership would be closed as there would have to be trials etc prior to a new member joining the team. They would be task orientated as their main goal is to win matches and...

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Sociological Group Matrix
Schaefer (2011) defines a group as “any number of people with similar norms, values, and expectations who interact with one another on a regular basis” (p. 111). Complete the Social Group Matrix by identifying and describing the relationship between yourself and the members of any social group you are a part of.
Group description
Identify thegroup.
I honestly had a tough time even thinking of a “Social Group” that I belong to because when you think of it you tend to think of the traditional well known groups. Living in such a small town there are very few formally organized Social Groups outside of Church, work and politics. In my personal life I tend to wrap myself up in my family and have very little outside influences and interaction. However, many of the major oil companies I work for have Safety Committees that collaborate on a monthly basis. The group I have chosen for this exercise is the Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas New Construction Safety Committee.
Social group or organization
Describe the function of the social group.
Our group of about fifty people gathers on the first Friday of every month for a luncheon and collaboration. Through out the previous month we will meet up in groups of one to three and go...

...building and group dynamics as well as to consider both conventional and virtual team building concepts. According to Maddux and Wingfield (2003), “groups provide the basis for family living, protection, warfare, government, recreation and work, (p. 4). Borkowski (2011) explains that individuals join groups to fulfill basic needs of belonging as described in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Yet, it is apparent that group members realize greater success and satisfaction when formed into productive team units. As team members, individuals feel a sense of ownership rather than on merely the group’s periphery of planning, involvement and decision making, (Maddux &amp; Wingfield, 2003). Because organizations have progressively sought goal accomplishment through groups and teams, gaining an understanding of the concepts and principles underlying group effectiveness is essential. Within the healthcare sector, critical decisions affecting both healthcare outcomes and patient quality of life result from group processes in the areas of patient safety and risk management. Hence, in order to succeed at managing groups, managers must have a solid working knowledge of team formation both within and outside of the formal group boundaries.
Groups have four basic characteristics, including: 1) being comprised of at least two people; 2) having...